How far is Camden, NJ from Absecon, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Absecon, NJ is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.59 mi
01h 08m
Flight
47.77 mi
76.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.77 mi
Kilometers
76.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.59 mi
Kilometers
86.24 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Absecon
Wed, Apr 22, 2:19 PM EDT
Return by in Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 3:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-22T13:11
Arrive Absecon
Wed, Apr 22, 2:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Folsom
NJ

Borough of New Jersey, United States

From Camden
26.8 mi
00h 34m
To Absecon
26.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Camden and Absecon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camden and Absecon.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morgan Street

    100 m · 7 sec · Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 676 South, NJTP: Walt Whitman Bridge, Atlantic City

    918 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · North-South Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on North-South Freeway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Atlantic City Expressway

    26.5 mi · 31 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Atlantic City Expressway

    12.1 mi · 15 min · Atlantic City Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pleasantville

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North New Road

    595 ft · 14 sec · North New Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North New Road

    1959 ft · 54 sec · North New Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Delilah Road

    2821 ft · 54 sec · West Delilah Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Shore Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Shore Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Faunce Landing Road

    22 m · 3 sec · East Faunce Landing Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Faunce Landing Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden and Absecon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atlantic City Expressway
38.6 mi · 72%
North-South Freeway
10.6 mi · 20%
South Shore Road
1.05 mi · 2%
Broadway
0.98 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.86 mi · 2%
West Delilah Road
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atlantic City Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Atlantic City Expressway

26.5 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Folsom
00h 34m from Camden
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Camden and Chance Rain Showers near Absecon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camden to Absecon?

The road trip is about 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Folsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Camden and 26.8 miles from Absecon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Camden and Chance Rain Showers near Absecon.

Stop Ideas Near Folsom

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Folsom, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Folsom.

OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

5 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

19 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Atco, New Jersey

20 mi away
Cooper Rd and Raritan Ave
OTHER

Lindenwold

29 mi away
Station Ave & White Horse Rd West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Absecon. Straight-line distance: 47.77 mi (76.88 km).

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#1 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Absecon

#2 Absecon

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Population8,789
Coordinates39.4284500, -74.4957100
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Camden (-75.11962, 39.92595)
End: Absecon (-74.49571, 39.42845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.16 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.32 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Absecon. The current time is 13:11:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.